Marry-Me-Hähnchen-Pasta

Zutaten

• 10.5 oz (300 g) penne pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 lb (450 g) boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 medium shallot, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely diced
• 1/3 cup (75 ml) dry white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup (100 g) sundried tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 1 cup (200 ml) heavy cream (double cream)
• 1/3 cup (30 g) Parmesan, grated
• 10-12 fresh basil leaves, roughly shredded
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a...: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it and cook the penne cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and unsalted butter...: Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through.

3. 3

   Stir in the shallot and garlic and cook...: Stir in the shallot and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and translucent, being careful not to burn the garlic.

4. 4

   Add the white wine and cook for 1-2...: Add the white wine and cook for 1-2 minutes until mostly evaporated.

5. 5

   Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil and...: Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil and red chili flakes.

6. 6

   Next, add the tomato paste and mix well...: Next, add the tomato paste and mix well to combine.

7. 7

   Add the sundried tomatoes and cook for another...: Add the sundried tomatoes and cook for another minute, then pour the heavy cream.

8. 8

   Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let...: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for a few minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.

9. 9

   Stir in the cooked pasta and toss well...: Stir in the cooked pasta and toss well to combine. Add some of the reserved pasta water if it looks too dry.

10. 10

    Add the grated Parmesan and fresh basil leaves...: Add the grated Parmesan and fresh basil leaves and toss gently.

11. 11

    Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve immediately,...: Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve immediately, topped with some extra freshly grated Parmesan and basil leaves if you like.